Leander Paes had been contemplating retirement since last 4-5 months: Vece Paes

year 2020 will witness India's greatest tennis player Leander Paes bidding farewell to tennis court after a glorious career. Paes anunced on Wednesday that 2020 will be his farewell year and his far Vece Paes revealed that this decision was something that his son was thinking about for a while.

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Leander Paes' retirement 

India's ace tennis player Leander Paes wished his fans on occasion of Christmas from his official Twitter account. He thanked his parents for ir guidance and support throughout his career. Paes dropped a bombshell by claiming that 2020 will be his last hurrah in professional tennis.

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Leander Paes' far Vece Paes talks on his retirement 

Vece Paes revealed that performing well at 2020 Tokyo Games and Davis Cup Qualifiers were 18-time Grand Slam winner's top two priorities before he permanently bids goodbye to sport. Speaking to a leing media publication, he furr ded that Leander Paes has been thinking about retirement plans since last 4-5 months. is catching up fast with 46-year-old Paes as he wants to spend more time with his daughter, Aiyana w. Paes has dedicated 35 years of his life to game of tennis, making him one of India's finest tennis players as well as its decorated sportspersons.

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Leander Paes' tennis career 

46-year-old Leander Paes has won a total of 18 Grand Slam titles, which includes 8 doubles and 10 mixed doubles titles. Paes turned pro in 1991 and won a bronze medal for India in singles in 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Paes has competed in every Olympics between 1992 and 2016, making him only Indian to feature in seven editions of marquee event.

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Leander Paes' partnership with Mahesh Bhupathi 

During late 1990s, Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi became . 1 ranked doubles pair in world. Both players went onto win three Grand Slam titles toger. Earlier this year, Paes represented India at Davis Cup and recorded his 44th win in competition’s doubles category, alongside debutant Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan as India steamrolled Pakistan 4-0.